Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA)

850 San Clemente Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660, USA

Address:	850 San Clemente Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660, USA
Phone:	+1 949-759-1122
Site:	ocma.net
Rating:	4.3
Working:	Closed Closed 11AM–5PM 11AM–5PM 11AM–8PM 11AM–5PM 11AM–5PM

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Ashley Scott

We have lived in Orange County for a long time and until I read a review of the American Modern Art on display I had no clue this gem existed. It is near the fashion island shopping mall across from the Island Hotel. Parking free and the tickets for seniors was $7.50. The current exhibit of American art has something for any taste. The descriptions of the pieces and the artists are outstanding even for someone like me who has little knowledge of the various art themes. We really enjoyed our visit but be warned it is cold inside.

Linda Kelly

Assemblage, a word that we learned in school as we gazed upon many collections from Getty initiated Pacific Standard Time, which OCMA played an important part. Robert Rauschenberg is called the first postmodern artist, born in 1925 to 2008. He blended materials and methods as any enfant terrible can. Now at OCMA we can view his combines collages and though I am always inspired to makes these at home, he did it first.

Ron Rommel

A much-needed dose of culture in Orange County. Some fairly interesting exhibitions with featured local artist. Interesting exhibition on contemporary art around the pacific. Audio tour is definitely worth it to learn more about the museum. Worth a quick stroll for a few hours, and different vantage points here and there provide unique views. Plenty of parking as well.

ryan bell

Small but very cool little art museum. The whole place was one exhibit for an artist but her art was very cool. Marilyn Minter, her Pretty Dirty collection. It was an interesting somewhat erotic very tantalizing exhibit. Very classy and tastefully put together. It was one of my wifes favorite exhibits.

Jenny Parson

This is a great small museum. You can spend a few hours here and then go over to Fashion Island Mall for food because theres no food court at the museum. Exhibits change regularly and they have a free Sunday. Call the verify when is the free museum day. Parking is free.

Rachel Stefany

Best museum Ive been to by far! The art is amazing and it has interesting sculptures that will keep your brain working for the entire visit! Great place for kids because its not just a museum, sometimes its like a fun house with bright colors and funny sculptures!

Keith murillo

Its great to know that you can find world class exhibitions in Orange County. We have the obligation as a community to support emerging artists and this seems to be the best venue for it. The collections were correctly formatted and spaced too. Really liked it.

Madrona Beach

Been here for a few different contemporary art exhibits. Great space, very well curated, with politically astute, relevant, and innovative works. OC is lucky to have this place of culture in the otherwise culturally barren landscape of Irvine-Newport Beach.

Eduardo Cruz

1 floor with about 2 exhibits and 3 galleries. I came during a free day on Jan 29, so it was more than worth it. Great exhibits. The pop art collection is very interesting. Very clean and spacious.

Farzad Izadi Kharazi

Be warned its only 1 floor consisting of about 5 rooms. The $10 price tag is pretty steep for what youre getting. Going at a slow/moderate pace we finished up in about an hour.

Kate Gilman

Great small museum in Orange County. They do a ton of super fun events and often have free museum days. I highly recommend enjoying their galleries and returning often.

Isabelle Kelman

Ce musee est charmant, interessant et rapide a visiter.

Renee Davies

We went on Friday for the Pop Art show. We didnt realize it was a free day! The show was very good. Fun pieces, great display.

M. Susana Cabrera

The ocma museum offers one tour per day and its not a highly crowded museum as others. Staff is friendly and place ia clean.

Stephanie Lenogue

The art was lovely but the staff was cold and unhelpful. The museum was rather small for the admission price as well

Daniel Hiek

Interesting museum with some great galleries but it is a little small and everything can be seen in a few hours

EXNER ABREU

Its not a very big museum, but really nice. You can finish easily in 2 hours. Definitely worth checking out!